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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Cloud's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who went to visit Abraham Lincoln in Washington?
(a) Sitting Bull
(b) Little Crow
(c) Red Cloud
(d) Crazy Horse

2. The Navajo said of one white man, "his name reaches the sky." Who does this refer to?
(a) George Custer
(b) Kit Carson
(c) William Sheridan
(d) William Sherman

3. One of the Sioux's most famous warriors during the Powder River encounters goes by what name?
(a) Little Horse
(b) Roman Nose
(c) Chief Joseph
(d) Captain Jack

4. How does Little Crow die?
(a) He is starved to death
(b) He is killed while looking for food
(c) He is hanged for his war crimes
(d) He is taken to Washington and killled by a firing squad

5. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?
(a) Fort Apache
(b) Fort Pierce
(c) The Alamo
(d) Fort Ridgely

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led a private expedition into the Powder River region in 1865?

2. Who was chief of the Wdewkantons?

3. How is Manuelito cheated in this event?

4. What name did the Arapaho give to the attack of Connor's men on the Arapaho village that resulted in the slaughter of 50 Indians?

5. What white man tries to help the Cheyennes end their conflict with the soldiers?

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